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Beautiful Cottage Nestling under Benbo Mountain. River, lake and sea fishing

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A white building with a stone wall and a tree with purple flowers in front.
Two boats docked at a stone quay with a rocky shoreline and mountains in the background.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and blue upholstered furniture.
A dining area with a fireplace, a table, chairs, and a basket of fruit.
A room with a bed, two chairs, a small table, and a large window offering a view of a grassy yard.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Dromahair, County Leitrim
  • Place, Creevelea Friary
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Rose of Innisfree
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Parke's Castle
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Dromahair

Located in Dromahair, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Creevelea Friary and Parke's Castle are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Coleman Irish Music Centre and OConnell Street. Travelling with kids? Consider Triskele Mizmaze and The Niland Gallery. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Dromahair, County Leitrim

What's nearby

  • Creevelea Friary - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Rose of Innisfree - 16 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Parke's Castle - 16 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Glencar Waterfall - 24 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Sligo Abbey - 28 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

  • Collooney Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Riverbank Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Manorhamilton Castle Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Market Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Manor Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Granary - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cottage Nestling under Benbo Mountain. River, lake and sea fishing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Cottage Nestling under Benbo Mountain. River, lake and sea fishing?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Cottage Nestling under Benbo Mountain. River, lake and sea fishing on 25 Apr 2027 start from AU$701, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful Cottage Nestling under Benbo Mountain. River, lake and sea fishing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage Nestling under Benbo Mountain. River, lake and sea fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage Nestling under Benbo Mountain. River, lake and sea fishing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cottage Nestling under Benbo Mountain. River, lake and sea fishing located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Creevelea Friary, Parke's Castle, and Rose of Innisfree. Triskele Mizmaze and The Coleman Irish Music Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and well equipped property.Friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage central to a lot of places to visit.Mary was a very good and friendly host.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2026
Response from Management on 18 Oct 2026
Im so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary, was a fantastic host and really made sure we had a lovely time. The home and grounds are beautiful and truly relaxing. The damson plum jam from her own label and tomatoes from the garden were a perfect welcome and delicious! So fortunate we found this beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2026
Thankyou so much for your kind comments. It was so nice to meet you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary was our Host, she explained everything that we needed to know, above all, helped us when we had a problem with our car. The cottage was brilliant, spotless and tranquil, and Mary was a great Host. Will definitely recommend her hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2026
Thankyou so much, it was a pleasure to host you and your lovely family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, attractive and clean in a lovely setting. Charming host with great suggestions for sights and activities in the area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely cottage for our two week stay. Mary, our host, was welcoming and friendly.

Lovely place to stay. Mary was a wonderful and very helpful. I would stay here again.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Thank you so much, I am delighted you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wanted the Cottage experience and Alder Cottage delivered! Tranquil with easy access to all Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, and Donegal have to offer! I loved having a fire on in the evenings. Mary was so kind and welcoming, she left a bottle of her amazing apple juice, and jams from her farm upon check in and even made a chocolate welcome treat for my birthday!As I sit typing this in my room at an inn in Aughrim Co Wicklow, I am wishing I was back at Alder cottage. If you are looking for a great 'home base' location for a stay in the North West part of Ireland, Alder Cottage should be at the top of your list. Mary is the BEST!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review. I am so glad you enjoyed your "cottage" experience. I loved meeting you and hope you will come again. Thankyou for leaving the place so clean and tidy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Beach, walks in the countryside, visits to historic sites. Clean, spacious, well equipped cottage. Great few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves and hope to see you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect country cottage

Alder Cottage is perfectly situated in beautiful north County Leitrim, peaceful and quiet, but easily accessible to everything you need for a great vacation. Mary is a thoughtful and caring host, attending to every detail to ensure your stay is wonderful.
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
thankyou so much for your kind message, It was a pleasure to have you as guests and I look forward to hosting you again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!

What a wonderful, cozy and peaceful place! Mary is a great host. We loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Thankyou!! I'm delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very comfortable cottage with all amenities ideally located to explore Sligo and Leitrim wonders.

Lovely to go off exploring the awesome historical / scenic features that abound and return to a comfortable home base to reinvigorate and prepare for the next adventure. Mary was a delightful helpful host and our stay of over a week most economical. Local super markets and great pubs made it very easy.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and all the local areas...you are such appreciative guests,thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful find. We will be back!

We really enjoyed our stay at Alder cottage and cannot wait to return. We had everything we needed and check in with the lovely Mary was super easy. The area is very beautiful and the cottage itself felt like we were the only people for miles. The outdoor table tennis table was an absolute bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
I'm delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect charm

We were in the area for a family wedding, and had a great stay! Loved the rural setting, it was all we needed and more. Thank you so much Mary.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and really enjoyed meeting you. I look forward to hosting you or your family again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a quiet location

Alder Cottage is a wonderfully quiet cottage with everything your heart desires. A great idyll to relax and escape the stressful everyday life. Maria received us warmly and gave us a list of interesting places to visit in the area. Thanks for the nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2024
Aw! thankyou! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautifully renovated Cottage

Spacious, clean and comfortable house with good facilities. Nice garden with a pingpong table. Nicely situated in beautiful area of Dromahair co. Leitrim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you continue to have a lovely holiday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Liatroma

Lovely cottage with all mod cons nestled in the stunning beauty that is Leitrim. Easy communication with owner Mary who responds quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed the cottage and Lovely Leitrim!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a treasure in the countryside

this was a wonderful place, a real find, and Mary went far beyond in helping me settle in. friends came out as a surprise and they were accommodated as well. i can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2022
I'm delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and private

We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely place. It was spacious and well-equipped. It was particularly delightful to be able to light and open fire for the cooler evenings. Mary's welcome was warm, very helpful and prompt in her communications. Thanks Mary for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thankyou for your nice comments and for leaving everything so clean and tidy. Im delighted you enjoyed your stay and you would be welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We arrived after 9.30 pm, this was no trouble to the fantastic host Mary. Due to our late arrival she very kindly got us some supplies in. Mary gave us directions to various towns and activities we could do with two teenagers. The house was well stocked with all you need. And the table tennis table was a big hit. Thank you for a great stay, we will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic holidays

We really enjoyed our holidays at the Alder Cottage. The cottage is very cosy and located in a wonderful nature. You have a good connection to Sligo, different beaches and the hills. We made a day trip to the north ( Wild Atlantic Way). Mary was the best host ever. She took much time to show us the farm. Thanks a lot for the warm welcome.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a real pleasure to meet such a nice family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly a home away from home

What a great place to stay! Mary, the owner, was so helpful and kind. Quiet, quiet location with a very narrow (!) driveway. The front room was so comfortably decorated, and a great place to read and watch a movie. Kitchen was amply equipped, and bedrooms were spacious. The hot water/heating system was a bit fiddly for us in that we didn't really understand it, but Mary was there to answer all questions. Highly recommend this property if you're looking for some quiet get-away time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you enjoyed the rest of your holidays and had a safe journey home. I'm so sorry you had problems with the water heating system and have now changed the timer. The lane is only as wide as possible in the circumstances as it dates back to the 1840's when there were donkeys and carts!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ireland - Week one

Great property, great host. Mary was kind, helpful and apologetic for the rain! We did however find plenty to do even on the rainy days. If I made one suggestion, it would be to have a mirror somewhere in the house close to an outlet to make it easier to dry ans style hair. But really, everything eas wonderful!! Thank you for your hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Thankyou for your nice comments and your good suggestion which I have taken on board. It was lovely to meet you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely peaceful break

The property was very clean, well presented, and fully equipped. Mary was very helpful in making us feel at home and provided a replacement BBQ of which we made good use. We drove around the surrounding area extensively and visited Sligo and various places on the Wild Atlantic Way touring route. We were extremely lucky with the weather and had very little rain, so the remote location was not an issue. We enjoyed our trip to The Shed distillery at Drumshanbo and also to Parke Castle on Lough Gill. All the equipment in the property was good quality and functioned well, including the TV and wifi, so we had a very comfortable and most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
I am delighted you were happy with your stay and hope you you will come again one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, Off the Beaten Track, Haven

This is a lovely property, very spacious with nice grounds. Our host, Mary, was very helpful and easy to deal with. The only surprise was the extra charge for some utilities. We were aware that there was a fee for heater usage which is fairly common here, but there were also charges for hot water and electricity. It should be mentioned in the listing too avoid confusion.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and am sorry about the confusion for the electricity...I will definitely make sure it is properly notified.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quiet Retreat!

Alder cottage was wonderful! Mary was very welcoming and helpful as we arrived. We are a family of four, two adults, one teen and one 20 year old. We had many matches and great laughs with table tennis in the stone shed area. The surroundings are quiet, peaceful and lovely. While it rained the entire time we were here, there was still much to do around the area. Sligo and Lough Gill were our favorites. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this for a nice getaway. No wifi was a bit of an issue with the kids, but we adults were fine to unplug for a few days! Thanks Mary, for your wonderful home and hospitality.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
I am so glad you all enjoyed your stay in spite of the rain.! As for wifi I am so sorry it was an issue, some travelers prefer to have a total escape from modern technology! however we can organise wifi if asked in advance.
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